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Part-Time M365 Strategy Architect

Job Level: W2T Consultant 

Job Location: Remote

Travel Expectations: None

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T)-Part-Time (Average of about 55-60 hours a month for 6 months)  

Join Centric Consulting - A Culture You'll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business.  Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry - celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. 

 The Microsoft 365 Strategy Architect is responsible for assessing, designing, and optimizing enterprise Microsoft 365 security, compliance, governance, and endpoint management solutions. This role serves as a trusted advisor to customers, providing strategic guidance and hands-on architectural leadership across Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, Intune, and related Microsoft security technologies.

The architect evaluates existing environments, identifies security and compliance gaps, recommends best practices, and develops implementation roadmaps aligned to business objectives, regulatory requirements, and Zero Trust principles.

In this role, you will: 

Microsoft Purview

• Assess data governance, classification, and sensitivity labeling maturity.
• Review and optimize data protection and compliance strategies.
• Design and implement Insider Risk Management capabilities.
• Evaluate and strengthen controls to prevent data exfiltration and unauthorized data sharing.

• Develop recommendations for information protection, retention, and compliance programs.

Microsoft Sentinel

• Conduct assessments of existing Sentinel deployments.
• Review security monitoring, alerting, automation, and incident response processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve threat detection and security operations effectiveness.

• Recommend SIEM architecture enhancements and operational best practices.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

• Review and enable Shadow IT discovery and reporting capabilities.
• Assess session controls and conditional access integrations.\
• Evaluate cloud application governance and risk management configurations.
• Compare current-state configurations against Microsoft security best practices.

• Deliver recommendations to improve visibility and control of SaaS applications.

Microsoft Intune

• Perform endpoint management and configuration health assessments.
• Review device compliance, configuration profiles, and security baselines.
• Evaluate Conditional Access policies related to device and endpoint verification.\
• Identify configuration gaps and develop remediation plans.

• Implement improvements aligned with Zero Trust and modern endpoint management strategies.

Architecture & Strategy

• Develop strategic roadmaps for Microsoft 365 security and compliance initiatives.
• Lead workshops, discovery sessions, and stakeholder interviews.
• Produce architecture documentation, security assessments, and executive presentations.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance on governance, operational readiness, and adoption strategies.

Who You Are: 

• 7+ years of experience with Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Deep expertise in:
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Conditional Access and Zero Trust architecture
• Experience performing security assessments, architecture reviews, and remediation planning.
• Strong understanding of compliance, data governance, and information protection frameworks.

• Experience leading customer-facing engagements and presenting to executive stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
   

Success Measures

• Improved security posture and compliance readiness.
• Reduced data loss and insider risk exposure.
• Increased visibility into cloud application usage.
• Optimized endpoint security and device compliance.
• Enhanced security monitoring and incident response capabilities through Sentinel.
  

Total Rewards: 

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.      

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development  

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more.  Regardless of your role, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.  

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here benefits. 

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what's best for businesses.  Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we're committed to solving clients' toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.   

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bringunmatched experiencesto clients and employees. These aren't just words we use - it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are. 

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? 

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part inpromotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bringour mission and core valuesto life, working together to provide the highestqualityservices to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.